The switches, primarily the ash tray cover and forward side view mirror switches, are becoming sticky ... not bad enough to send off to "Stickynomore", but getting there. Does anyone know of any treatment, spray or wax that may be applied to form a harder surface? I've tried silicone, car paint sealer/polish and Plexus with unsuccessful results. All thoughts will be appreciated.
removal from the vehicle to remove the rubbery sticky coating is your only option.. not a big deal, better than having tar like substance spread all over your interior..
Use rubbing alcohol and microfiber towel to wipe them off. The interior looks so much nicer without the sticky stuff.
Sorry for this dense question. I would like a simple clarification. When you say using alcohol to take the stuff right off what do you mean. Is it removing the original coating or removing the dirt deposited by operating the switches?
Its removing the coating that becomes tar like & once that happens, you have no choice but to remove the coating..
Every Ferrari since at least the early-80's has this same problem. Guess they weren't thinking about high humidity/temp environmental effects on the coating. I've had success de-goo'ing my 355 & 360 with terry-cloth towel & 90% rubbing alcohol. Be careful with the switches if you remove & disassemble them. There's a couple of small springs that like to "fly-away" when you pull the cover off. Good luck! James
My 360 spider interior is still pretty much goo free, ... what I do is soak all the coated rubber pieces down with leatherique leather rejuvinator... who knows if its the right thing to do but I am guessing it keeps that substance happy as it still looks new & you can touch it without having it get tarry. The window switches I removed the finish (removed from car & disassembled) as they were scratched with a fingernail Now, my 348 was a mess when I bought it, that car I took every piece out & removed all the goo with easy-off oven cleaner...
Any car ever made that has this crap on it has the same problem. It's called "softfeel" it's a clear rubberized coating. It deteriorates in the sun. It can be stripped and resprayed if you are going for a exact restoration. A good body shop or customization shop (I did it myself at my shop) can spray on the coating. It's made by 3M. Audi/VW uses it on all their cars too. I have a 2007 Passat and the stuff is already coming off on that car. I think the better way to do it is to paint the stuff satin black after taping off the white switch description areas.
well mercedes has the issues to. here in fl the rubber does break down. you can use all purpose cleaner super clean by castrol works great. use it on a rag and it will remove the rubber gooy feel. good luck
Is it entirely necessary to remove the switches to do the alcohol removal technique or can you just be careful with them in place? Thanks in advance!
